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GlytchMeister wrote:I totally forgot about military surplus stores. Those are absolutely full of all sorts of useful and interesting things. I once found a riot shield... I was really tempted to buy it.
You don't want to know some of the milsurp items I have . . . have you ever heard of The Sportsman's Guide?
GlytchMeister wrote:Never heard of it before, but now that I have, Glytch-the-fiscally-responsible had to put Glytch-the-country-boy into a full Nelson hold just now.
It has that effect on me too.
Snail-mail catalogs are free, and as far as I can tell, they don't sell their mailing list.
GlytchMeister wrote:The only way I know how to lead a pig is with a Carrot on a Stick.
In this application, it's also known as parental jujitsu.
GlytchMeister wrote:Never heard of it before, but now that I have, Glytch-the-fiscally-responsible had to put Glytch-the-country-boy into a full Nelson hold just now.
It has that effect on me too.
I know the problem. Specialty catalogs like that (on-line or dead-tree), really fall somewhere between "porn" and "Hey, kids, wanna try heroin? The first bag is free"
Micro-Mark and Electronics Goldmine are particular weaknesses of mine.
GlytchMeister wrote:I totally forgot about military surplus stores. Those are absolutely full of all sorts of useful and interesting things. I once found a riot shield... I was really tempted to buy it.
You don't want to know some of the milsurp items I have . . . have you ever heard of The Sportsman's Guide?
GlytchMeister wrote:Never heard of it before, but now that I have, Glytch-the-fiscally-responsible had to put Glytch-the-country-boy into a full Nelson hold just now.
It has that effect on me too.
Snail-mail catalogs are free, and as far as I can tell, they don't sell their mailing list.
GlytchMeister wrote:The only way I know how to lead a pig is with a Carrot on a Stick.
In this application, it's also known as parental jujitsu.
--FreeFlier
Military surplus...almost as dangerous for my wallet as Radio Shack(yeah, every once in a while I find one), Lowe's, Home Depot, Menard's and Bath and Body Works. What! I'm a girly girl!
Yanno how some people have Angels/Devils for a conscience? I have a Dark Elf ShadowKnight and a Half Elf Ranger for mine. The really bad part is when they agree on something.
Dave wrote:I know the problem. Specialty catalogs like that (on-line or dead-tree), really fall somewhere between "porn" and "Hey, kids, wanna try heroin? The first bag is free"
For some totally bizarre reason, I have for a long time been on the mailing list for a pipe-smoking catalogue (in spite of never having smoked and never having bought smoking supplies) and a specialty broom catalogue. I've never made a purchase from either, but do look through just to admire some of the weird things that they have.
GlytchMeister wrote:I totally forgot about military surplus stores. Those are absolutely full of all sorts of useful and interesting things. I once found a riot shield... I was really tempted to buy it.
Ahem.
Anyway. Yeah, military gear is bound to be stupidly sturdy, as it has to withstand combat and rediculously hard work. what's your kid's opinion on digital camouflage?
He wears his Godmother's husbands retired Army jacket on occasion, but I think it's the old camo, but will only wear olive drab in solid.
Yanno how some people have Angels/Devils for a conscience? I have a Dark Elf ShadowKnight and a Half Elf Ranger for mine. The really bad part is when they agree on something.
Dave wrote:I know the problem. Specialty catalogs like that (on-line or dead-tree), really fall somewhere between "porn" and "Hey, kids, wanna try heroin? The first bag is free"
For some totally bizarre reason, I have for a long time been on the mailing list for a pipe-smoking catalogue (in spite of never having smoked and never having bought smoking supplies) and a specialty broom catalogue. I've never made a purchase from either, but do look through just to admire some of the weird things that they have.
brooms??? why would you need to buy a new one??? mine has lasted for 50 years since I got it!!!
Mind you, I had to change the head about 7 times, and the handle about 3 times.... But it's still the same broom!!!
Dave wrote:I know the problem. Specialty catalogs like that (on-line or dead-tree), really fall somewhere between "porn" and "Hey, kids, wanna try heroin? The first bag is free"
For some totally bizarre reason, I have for a long time been on the mailing list for a pipe-smoking catalogue (in spite of never having smoked and never having bought smoking supplies) and a specialty broom catalogue. I've never made a purchase from either, but do look through just to admire some of the weird things that they have.
brooms??? why would you need to buy a new one??? mine has lasted for 50 years since I got it!!!
Mind you, I had to change the head about 7 times, and the handle about 3 times.... But it's still the same broom!!!
Yanno how some people have Angels/Devils for a conscience? I have a Dark Elf ShadowKnight and a Half Elf Ranger for mine. The really bad part is when they agree on something.
DinkyInky wrote:
Military surplus...almost as dangerous for my wallet as Radio Shack(yeah, every once in a while I find one), Lowe's, Home Depot, Menard's and Bath and Body Works. What! I'm a girly girl!
Scary part is my list is basically identical...hey I like B&BW's shampoos...get over it.
And, no, I am not a girly anything, thank you very much...
I make up for it - just dropped $250 on-line for carbide inserted tooling for a machining job I need to do.
Military surplus catalogues are just plain crack. The tablet carry bag I have is ex-Chezch military map case, and flight coveralls are wonderful for working around sparks (incendiary and human/Glytch) and such - non-flammable. Flight gloves are great liners for regular gloves, and are fire-resistant as well.
And ammo cans...just too useful. My Land-Rover has side racks for fuel storage that I have 20mm ammo cans in for personal and auto emergency supplies. - They're a leftover from its days in the British Army. (real life...).
"The Empire was founded on cups of tea, mate, and if you think I am going to war without one you are sadly mistaken."
DinkyInky wrote:
Military surplus...almost as dangerous for my wallet as Radio Shack(yeah, every once in a while I find one), Lowe's, Home Depot, Menard's and Bath and Body Works. What! I'm a girly girl!
Scary part is my list is basically identical...hey I like B&BW's shampoos...get over it.
And, no, I am not a girly anything, thank you very much...
I make up for it - just dropped $250 on-line for carbide inserted tooling for a machining job I need to do.
Military surplus catalogues are just plain crack. The tablet carry bag I have is ex-Chezch military map case, and flight coveralls are wonderful for working around sparks (incendiary and human/Glytch) and such - non-flammable. Flight gloves are great liners for regular gloves, and are fire-resistant as well.
And ammo cans...just too useful. My Land-Rover has side racks for fuel storage that I have 20mm ammo cans in for personal and auto emergency supplies. - They're a leftover from its days in the British Army. (real life...).
Another dangerous place is Adagio Teas. My son can easily out-cute me out of my snack budget...he will gladly skip junk food of all stripes to get a couple of tins of his favourite teas.
Yanno how some people have Angels/Devils for a conscience? I have a Dark Elf ShadowKnight and a Half Elf Ranger for mine. The really bad part is when they agree on something.
It has that effect on me too. 
Snail-mail catalogs are free, and as far as I can tell, they don't sell their mailing list. 
